TURF RESULTS.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1137, 25 January 1912, Page 11

TURF RESULTS.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. FIRST DAY. THE CUP WON BY UNDECIDED. DEAREST ROBBED- OF VICTORY. The Wellington Racing Club’s Cup meeting was ushered in with a heavy shower of rain and a strong nor-’wester-ly wind, but later the sun came out and the conditions improved a good deal during the afternoon. The course was in very fair condition and the sport generally was good. The totalisators handled £22,675 10s, as against £15,452 for the first day of last year’s summer meeting. An unfortunate incident happened in the last race of the day, which was won by Dearest after a splendid race. On Deeley, the rider of Dearest, returning to scale it was discovered that he was a few ounces over weight that had not been declared, and for this the winner was robbed of victory, Nyland, the second horse, received the stake. The details of the racing were as follows:— TRENTHAM WELTER HANDICAP of lOOsovs. One mile. 1 — “Mr. Highden’s” Blakeney, by Soult —lnamorata, 8.11 (A. Oliver) 1 2 — Odessa, 10.13 ('Pritchard) 2 ‘4—Turna, 9.13 (Gray) 3 Also started: 3 Ovation 9.0 (Hatch), 4 Laius 8.7 (Deeley), 5 Blend 8.2 (Jenkins). Laius led into the straight, followed by Odessa, Turna and Blakeney. At the distance Odessa was in front, but he failed to withstand a challenge from Blakeney, who won by half a length. Turna was two lengths away third. Time, Imin 44 l-ssec. ANNIVERSARY WELTER HANDICAP of 200sovs. One mile. 6—J. Cameron’s Eclogue, by Sylvia Park—Epilogue, 8.7 (F. Meagher) .. 1 s —Beacon, 8.0 (Deeley) 2 I—St. Felix, 9.3 (Telford) 3 Also started: 4 .Sea Queen 9.5 (Young), 3 Golden Loop 9.0 (Gray), 2 Negative 8.3 (Jenkins). Beacon was in the lead with St. Felix next and entering the straight the pair were level. Eclogue then came through on the rails, and won easily by a clear length from Beacon, who was a length and a-half in front of St. Felix. Negative was fourth. Time, Imin 44 l-ssec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP of 200sovs. Five furlongs. I—T. O’Neill’s Gladiole, by St. Clements—Daisy Clipper, 8.10 (A. Oliver) 1 4— Naumai, 9.1 (Deeley) 2 5— Ascalon, 7.4 (McDonald) .............. 3 Also started: 7 Lord Soult 8.3 (Donovan), 2 Rangiatua 7.11 (Meagher), 8 Khamsin 7.11 (W. Price), 3 Altcar 7.8 (Wilson), 9 Purakau 6.7 (Weller), 6 Emma 6.9 (Emerson). Soon after the start .Naumai and Gladiole drew right away from the rest of the field. A good race home resulted in favour of Gladiole by three-parts of a length from Naumai, who was five lengths in front of Ascalon. Time, Imin .1 2-ssec.

NURSERY HANDICAP of 250sovs. Four furlongs. 10—J. R. McDonald’s Styx, by Achilles —The Shannon, 6.7 (W. Bell) ...... 1 I—Canute, 8.0 (Gray) 2 12 —War light, 6.7 (Weller) 3 Also started: 3 Glade 8.5 (F. D. Jones), 2 Peroneal 8.2 (M. McDonald). 8 Stepney 7.10 (W. Price), 6 Merton 7.10 (Meagher), 5 Neirene 7.3 (Brown), 11 Obligant 7.3 (Watson), 4 Imagination 7.6 (Deeley), 7 Scottish Star 6.9 (Emmerson), 9 Daybreak 7.1 (L. Morris). Peroneal and Glade were prominent at the start, but. when the straight was reached', Styx was in front, and, drawing clear, he Won by three lengths from Canute, who was a head in front of Warlight. Glade was a head away fourih, and then followed Obligant and Neirene. Time, 49 2-ssec. WELLINGTON CUP of 850sovs. One mile and a-half. 12 —W. Smart’s Undecided, by Menschikoff—St. Amy, syrs, 7.9 (L. Wilson) 1 1— E. J. Watt’s Midnight Sun. by Multiform—La Notte, 3yrs, 7.13 (B. Deeley) 2 2— A. Jackson’s Coromandel, by Menschikoff —Golden Rose, 6yrs. 7.7 (H. Gray) 3 Also started: 6 Merrivonia 8.0 (W. Price), 5 Mendip 8.0 (W. Young), 4 Aberbrothock 8.3 (Jenkins), 7 Bliss 7.9 (R. Young), 3 Birkline 7.3 (Brown), 8 Patriotic 6.12 (M. McDonald), 14 Flingot 6.7 (Bell). 13 Kauroa 6.7 (W. Weller), 11 British Maid 6.7 (Watson), 9 Splash 6.10 (Catt), 10 Royal Marine 6.9 (C. Emmerson). From a capital start, Midnight Sun took the lead, but Coromandel and Bliss soon raced alongside, and the trio passed the stand together with Merrivonia at the head ;,Qf the others, while Undecided was tailfed ? b£f last. At the top of the course,’'Merrivonia exchanged places with Coromandel,., and the order at the mile post was:.’ Midnight Sun, Bliss, Merrivonia, and Coromandel, with Undecided still last. At the end of another furlong, Midnight Sun was attended by Flingot and Birkline, with Coromandel, Merrivonia and Bliss following in that order, while Undecided commenced to improve and Aberbrothock and Kauroa were last. Up to the three-furlong post the first four horses retained their positions, and Undecided had there run into fifth place. Once in the straight Undecided came along, and won easly by two lengths ■from Midnight Sun, who was two lengths ahead of Coromandel. Flingot was fourth, Royal Marine fifth, Birkline sixth, Kauroa seventh, and Bliss last. Time, 2min 35 4-ssec. TRIAL PLATE of 150sovs. Special weights. Seven furlongs. 1— J. D. Ormond’s Outward, by Birkenhead—Outer, 7.4 (L. Wilson) 1 s—Kimona, 7.7 (Emmerson) 2 2— 'St. Petersburg, 7.7 (Deeley) 3 Also started: 3 Tripoli 8.0 (Donovan), 7 Lady Volley 8.0 (Meagher), 8 Big Blast 8.0 (Young), 4 Makara S.O (W. Price), 9 Mallard 7.7 (Brown), 10 Lady Nolan 7.4 (51b allow.) (Bell), 6 Sir Donald 7.4 (R. A. McDonald). Outward was in front after going a few strides, and, leading all the way, won easily by four lengths from Kimona, who was three lengths in front of St. Petersburg. Tripoli was fourth. Time, Imin 29 l-ssec. RUAPEHU HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. 3— A. J. Toxward’s Sanguinary, by .Sylvia Park —Sanguine, 7.7 (51b allow.) (W. Weller) 1 1 — Dirge, 6.11 (Emmerson) 2 2— Sinapis, 8.11 (Deeley) 3 Also started: 5 Seraphic 8.7 (F. D. Jones), 3 Gay Lawless 8.5 (Young), 7 Rongomai 7.12 (M. McDonald), Kirkby 7.7 (L. Wilson), 6 Taonui 7.4 (51b allow.) (Bell), 8 Indra 7.0 (51b allow.) (O’Halloran). Sanguinary was clear of the field when half the distance was covered. . Dirge ranged alongside the leader in the straight, but Sanguinary responded to the Challenge, and won by half a length from Dirge, who was about two lengths in front of Sinapis. Time. Imin 16 l-ssec. A protest against the winner for alleged burn'ping was dismissed. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP of 400sovs. - ' j Six furlongs. 2— “Mr. Highden’s” Nyland, by Finland—Parera, 8.12 (A. Oliver) 1 3— Culprit. 8.9 (Whittaker) 2 I—Equitas, 9.12 (Young) 3 Also started: 2 Polymorphous 7.10 (Brown), 10 Full Rate 8.12 (S. Reid), 7 Gipsy Belle 8.10 (F. E. Jones), 5 Ireland 8.4 (Jenkins), 12 Hermia 8.5 (F. D. Jones), 6 Byron 7.12 (H. 'Gray), 9 Faunus 7.8 (L. Wilson), 4 Dearest 7.5 (Deeley), 11 Merry Frank 7.3 M. McDonald), 13 Longstep 7.0 (Morris), 8 Deploy 6.13 (Emmerson).

Full Rate lost several lengths at the start. Nyland was quickets away, but Gipsy Belle took up the running and led into the straight, being followed by Culprit and Nyland. At the half distance. Dearest got through on the rails, and '-won by three-parts of a length from Nyland, with Culprit a good third Equitas fourth, and Ireland fifth. Time, Imin 15 l-ssec. Dearest’s jockey (Deeley) weighed in with a slight overweight, and, as he had not previously declared, he was disqualified for the event, first place going to Nyland, while Culprit and Equitas were awarded second and third money lespectively. SECOND DAY. ERMENGARDE WINS STAKES. The Wellington Racing Club had a record attendance at Trentham on Monday tor the second day’s racing of them Cup meeting. The weather was fine and the course in capital condition. The sport was excellent although full of surprises and many of the favourites were oaaly beaten. The Highden colours were particularly prominent during the afternoon for they were borne to victory on three occasions. The champion three-year-old nuy, Counterfeit, added to her laurels by winning the W.R.C. Handicap in most convincing style. The totalisator figures constituted a record for Wellington. During the day £35,091 10s was put through the machines, which is an advance of £14,853 for the corresponding day last year. The results were as follows:— MUNGAROA WELTER HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. 1— “Mr. Highden’s” Blakeney, by Soult —lnamorata, 9.12 (A. Oliver) 1 2— Tripoli. 9.0 (F. D. Jones) 2 6— Turna. 10.3 (T. Pritchard) 3 Also started: 4 Kimona 9.8 (H. Donovan), 5 St. Petersburg 9.5 (H. Telford), 3 Laius 8.3 (Deeley), 7 Semaphore 8.1 (Whittaker). At the distance Blakeney was in front, with Turna coming fast on the rails and Tripoli on the outside. A great race to the post resulted in favour of Blakeney by half a head from Tripoli, who was half a head in front of Turna. Time, imin 30 2-ssec. JANUARY WELTER HANDICAP of 200 sovs. One mile. 7— M. M. Ellerton’s Sea Queen, by St. Ambrose—Sequin, 9.0 (W. Young) .. 1 4 —ldealism, 8.7 (F. D. Jones) 2 3 — Kauroa, 8.9 (W Price) 3 Also started: 5 Eclogue 9.4 (Meagher), 1 St. Felix 8.12 (Oliver), 6 Avarice 8.4 (F. E. Jones), 2 Negative 8.0 (H. Lowe). Avarice led for the first half and her nearest attendants were Negative. St. h elix and Sea Queen. Negative went to the front three furlongs from home, but he was soon passed by Sea Queen, who won easily by two lengths from Idealism. Kauroa was a head away third, just in front of St. Felix. Time, Imin 42 2-ssec. WELLINGTON STAKES of 550sovs. Weight-for-age. Five furlongs. 3—“ Mr. Highden’s” Ermengarde, by Charlemagne ll.—Watershoot, 2yrs, 7.5 (C. Brown) 1 I—Sir Geo. Clifford’s Autumnus, by Treadmill—Gold Leaf, 2yrs, 7.12 (F. E. Jones) 2 6—Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Glade, by Birkenhead—Gladisla, 2yrs, 6.12 (H. Watson) 3 Also started: 5 Canute 6.13 (O’Connor), 2 Prince Soult 7.12 (Deeley), 1 Winning Way 7.9 (Emmerson), 7 Imagination 6.9 (Bell) 4 Peroneal 6.9 (Weller). The field moved off in good line, with the exception of Winning Way, who was at once seen to be tailed off. Ermengarde soon took the lead, followed by Autumnus. Winning Way ran off bhe course. Ermengarde continued in the lead, and won by over four lengths frorh Autumnus, who was four lengths ahead of Glade. Peroneal was fourth, the others being strung out. Time, Imin 1 1-5 sec. WELLINGTON RACING CLUB HANDICAP of 500sovs. One mile and aquarter. 1— Sir Geo. Clifford’s Counterfeit, by Treadmill—Delusive, 3yrs, 8.7 (F. E. Jones) 1 3—Coromandel, 7.12 (H. Gray) 2 2 — Undecided, 8.7 (Hatch) 3. Also started: 4 Miscount 8.0 (Wilson), 5 Birkline 7.6y 2 (Deeley), 6 Royal Marine 6.10 (Emmerson), 7 Splash 6.10 (Weller). Counterfeit was early in command, followed by Coromandel and Royal Marine, with Miscount last. None of the candidates were able to extend Counterfeit, who won pulling up by half a length from Coromandel. The same distance

divided second and third. Birkline was fourth and Miscount fifth. Time. 2min 8 l-ssec. FITZHERBERT HANDICAP of 200sovs. Five furlongs. 3—J. Buckley’s Stepney, by Achilles— Stepina, 7.5 (C. Emmerson) 1 2— Merton, 7.6% (Deeley) 2 3— Obligant 7.2 (E. Griffen) 3 Also started: 1 Haskayne 7.13 (Wilson), 5 Neirene 7.4 (C. Brown), 7 Submersion 6.11 (Watson), 4 Daybreak 7.8 (Gray), 8 Simila 6.7 (Mclntosh). Merton led into the straight, when Stepney came along and won by three lengths. Merton was half a length in front of Obligant. Time, Imin 3sec. DOURO CUP HANDICAP of 250sovs. Six furlongs. 2—'Sir Geo. Clifford’s Heatherbrae, by Treadmill—Bonnie Brae, 3yrs, 7.11 (C. Emmerson) 1 B—'Sanguinary, 8.4 (F. E. Jones) 2 6—Sinapis, 8.11 (B. Deeley) 3 Also started: 3 Odessa 9.4 (Pritchard), 5 Beacon 9.0 (Oliver), 9 Makara 8.11 (W. Price), 1 Outward 8.7 (F. D. Jones), 10 Seraphic 8.4 (Jenkins), 7 Lady Kilcheran 7.12 (Whittaker), 12 Ladrone 7.6 (Weller), 11 Taonui 7.4 (W. Bell), 4 Dirge 7.2 (Morris). Heatherbrae soon ran to the front with Dirge and Sanguinary next. Heatherbrae won easily by three lengths. Sinapis was four lengths away third, just ahead of Lady Kilcheran. Time, Imin 15sec. DISPOSAL STAKES of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. 1 — W. Pewene’s Naumai, by Conqueror, 8.8 (Deeley) 1 4— Big Blast, 8.8 (Hatch) 2 2— All Guns, 8.8 (Donovan) 3 Also started: 5 Bally Shannon 8.8 (F. D. Jones), 3 ’Emma 8.8 (M. McDonald), 6 Aema 8.8 (Pritchard), 9 Inveran 8.1 (Catt), 7 Biddy 8.0 (Brown), 8 Papatire 7.7 (51b allow.) (W. Bell). Naumai led from the start and won easily by four lengths. Big Blast was a bare length in front of All Guns. Time, Imin 2 2-ssec. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP of 300 sovs. Six furlongs. 4r-“Mr. Highden’s” Bronze, by Field Battery—Our Lady, 7.9 (C. Brown) 1 3— Gladiole, 8.10, (A. Oliver) 2 I—Dearest, 8.1 (Deeley) 3 Also started: 2 Culprit 8.10 (Whittaker), 5 Gipsy Belle 8.9 (F. E. Jones), 7 Full Rate 8.9 (Pritchard), 10 Hermia 7.13 (R. McDonald), 6 Faunus 7.6 (Wilson), 12 Lord Soult 7.6 (Kirk), 8 Khamsin 7.3 (Emmerson), 11 Merry Frank 7.2 (M. McDonald), 9 Longstep 6.7 (Watson), 13 Purakau 6.7 (Weller). Longstep was left at the post, while Hermia and Dearest got badly away. Gipsy Belle led to the distance, where Gladiole headed her, and Full Rate showed up on the rails. Inside the distance Bronze made her run, and, catching Gladiole a few strides from the post, won by a length, with Dearest close up third, Gipsy Belle was fourth and. Full Rate fifth. Time, Imin 15sec. FOXTON RACING CLUB. FIRST DAY. MIDIAN WINS THE CUP. There was a large attendance for the first day of the Foxton Racing Club’s annual meeting. The weather was fine and the track was in excellent order. Speculation was brisk throughout the afternoon and £10,911 was put through the totalisator, as compared with £6852 on the corresponding day last year. The results were as follows: — HACK HURDLE HANDICAP of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half. 3— S. Harrison’s Captain, 10.1 (Price) 1 1 — Allure, 9.12 (Coleman) 2 4 — Attention, 9.3 (W. D. Young) 3 All started except Giza. Time, 2min oOscc ELECTRIC HANDICAP of 80sovs. Six furlongs. 4— G. Penfold’s Parawanui. 7.13 (Lee) 1 2— Waitoto, 7.5 (J. Morris) 2 6—Minora, 8.5 (McCarin) 3 Also started: 5 Moutoa Girl 7.13 (C. Price), 3 Fashion Plate 7.12 (W. Young), 9 Florence Nightingale 7.9 (Ollesen), 11 . Lord Palmer 7.9 (Conquest), 1 Thrave 7.5 (Trickxebank), 6 Overheard 7.2 (Wazres), 7 Miss Alba 7.1 (C. Monk), 10 Kororo 6.9 (Walls). Won by a length. Time, Imin 18sec. FOXTON CUP of 200sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 3— Wari Tokina’s Midian, 7.4 (McMullen) 1 6—Julian, 7.9 (J. Lowe) 2 5— Matlow, 6.12 (A. Reid) 3

Also started: 6 Vi 7.9 (J. Lowe), 1 Queen of Scots 7.2 (Tricklebank), 4 Meremere 7.0- (C. Stone). Won ty two lengths. Time, 2min 11% sec. ■ TRIAL STAKES of GOsovs. Five - furlongs. 3-r-Wari' Tokina’s Ngatuaku, 8.5 (A. McMillian) V 1 s—GobdfOrd; 'B.lO (T. Cotton) 2 7—Miss Roberts, 8.10 (W. Adams) 3 Also started: 8 Katipo 8.10 (Lee), 9 Mill Tanks 8.10 (Lambess), 14 .Sunrose 8.10 (Lyford). 13 Clover 8.10 ((C. Hart). 1 Bonnie Boy 8.10 (T. George), 6 Overheard 8.10 (Ayie),. 20 Carnation 8.10 (Carn-cross), IS Trouble. 8.10 (Edwards), 2 Ohinee 8.10 (F. Holmes). 12 Government 8.10 (F. Coleman), 18 Rejoice 8.10 (J. Morton). 19 Miss Jean 8.10 (Sinclair), 17 St. Helena 8.10 (A. Oliver), 21 Black Lupin 8.5 (W. Reid), 15 Elkmaid 8.5 (E. Jackman), 16 Awaihou 8.5 (Brady), 19 Asternown- 8.5 (Tricklebank).- 4 ■ Lord ■ Renown 8.5 (C. Price), 11 Epworth 8.5 (Conquest). 22 Master Kil--cheran 7.9 (McCarten), 10 E-kpect 7.9 (W. I). • Young). Won by a length. Time, Imin ssec. AWAHOU HACK WELTER of SOsovs. One mile. 2— H. W. Johnston’s Merrie Emerald, 8.3 (McCarten) 1 3— Waiputere. 8.13 (B. Oliver) 2 I—Stevens, 9.11 3 Also started: '2 Bay Paul 9.6 (Lyford), 2 Leonta 8.3 (McMullan), 5 Retreat 8.2 (J. Morris), 6 Dusky Sound 8.0 (Lee). 7 Rangimaru 8.0 (Holmes). Won by three lengths. Time,, Imin 45% sec. FLYING HANDICAP of ISOsovs. Sir. furlongs. 3— F. Lonergan’s B’ue Lake, 7.13 (Price) 1 5 — Winning Post, 6.7 (Stowe) 2 I—Lady Moutoa, 7.0 (A. McMullan) ... 3 A’so started: 2 Kohinoo’’ 8.8 (Cotton). 4 Te Kahuranei 7.9 (W. D. Young), 6 Thetis 6,7 (Reid), 7 Overtime 6.7 (Tricklebank). Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 17 l-ssec. DASH HANDICAP of 70sovs. Four furlongs. 6— F. and W. Hall’s Eminent, 7.7 (F. Holt) 1 1— Ineuru. 8.3 (F. Haines) 2 2— Easy, 8.4 (E. Lowe) 3 Also started: 7 Muleteer 8.5 (O. Oliver), 8 Aurora 7.9 (Lee). 3 Thrave 7.7 (H. Tricklebank). 10 Elkmaid 7.0 (Stone), 12 Invicta 6.13 (C. Hart), 11 St. Helena 6.12 (McCarten), 5 Enterprise 6.12 (Reid), 9 Add»n 6.12 (Kemp), 4 Alma Rose 6.12 (C. Monk). 5 Lady Ruby 6.10 (A. Tricklebank). Won by a head. Time, 50 4-ssec. HERRINGTON WELTER HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. 4— J. M. Cameron’s Seaton Dale, 8.0 (H. Tricklebank) 1 I—Con the Shaughraun, 8.9 (E. J. Pine) 2 6—Overtime. 8.0 3 Also started: 7 Ambrosian 8.4 (C. P.Tiice). E Martion 'St 4 i(W. (Adams), 3. Afterthought 5.3 (J. Conquest), 5 Separator 8.3 (J. Kemp). Won by a length. Time. Imin 30 4-5 sec. SECOND DAY. RECORD ATTENDANCE. The second day of the Foxton Racing Club's annual meeting attracted a record crowd. The weather was perfect and ths racing of a high order, and altogether the meeting was the most successful and enjoyable in the history of the club. The totalisator investments for the day amounted to £12,799 against £70?6 on the corresponding day last year, makinsr an aggregate for the two days of £23.710. compared w’th £13.888 in 1911. The results were as follows: — HACK HURDLE HANDICAP of SOsovs. One mile and a-half. 1 — S. Harrison’s Captain, by Captain Web —-Marvellous, 11.4 (C. Price) 1 4—Allure. 10.13 (F. Coleman) 2 3—Attention. 9.13 (W. D. Young) 3 Also started: 2 Eiya 10.0 (T. Pine), 6 Seaman 10.1 (F. Lind), 7 Highden 9.9 (J. Eva). 5 Fond Memory 9.9 (J. O’Connell). 8 Chahemab 9.0 (E. Abbott), 9 Seawin 9.0 (A. Ward). Time, 2min 48 4-ssec. TELEPHONE HACK HANDICAP of 65 sovs. Five furlongs. 2— S. Brereton’s Ineurfi. by Maniapoto —Kobina, 5.9 (F. Holmes) 1 I—N'ukuatu, 8.9 (A. McMullan) ........ 2 3— M ; ss Roberts. 7.2 (C. Monk) 3 Also started: 4 Eminent 8.13 (F. Hoult), 5 Moutoa Girl 7.J (J. Conquest), 8 Septimus 7.3 (O. McCarten), 6 Aurora 7.2 (V. Lee), 9 Elkmaid 6.7 (C. Stow). 7 Adella 6.7 (J. Kemp). Time. Imin 3 4-ssec.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP of 130sovs. One mile and a distance. 3 — D. Kemp s Julian, by Merriwee — Maxinia, 8.0 (E. Lowe) 1 4— Matlow, 7.0 (V. Lee) 2 2—Midian, 8.5 (A. McMullan) * 1— Seaton Dale, 7.7 (H. Tricklebank) .. * Also started: 5 Waipaku 8.9 (J. Morris), 6 Vi 7.13 (J. Kemp), 7 Ambrosian 6.7 (C. Morris). Time. Imin 58 4-ssec. MAIDEN 'SCURRY of 60sovs. Weight, 8.0. Four furlongs. 2— V. O’Neill’s Goodform, by Formosan—Wepener (E. Cotton) 1 13 —Master Kilcheran (R. Lambess) ... 2 4— Epwortih (J. Conquest) 3 Also started: 9 Katipo (W. D. Young), 10 Alma Rose (C. Monk), 12 Miss Jean (F. Hoult), 12 Invicta (C. Hart), 6 Lady Ruby (W. Ayres), 5 Enterprise. (B. Oliver), 15 Carnation (S. Cairncross), 14 Rejoice (J. Morris), 15 Converter (C. Carmont), 11 Robina (A. Neale), 3 Lord Renown (C. Price), 8 St. Helena (Alf. Olliver), 13 Asternown (A. McMullan), 13 Trouble (P. Brady), 2 Ohinee (F. Holmes), 7 Beach (E 1 . Lowe). Time, 50 4-ssec. CARNARVON HACK WELTER of 70 sovs. Seven furlongs. 5 — T. H. Simpson’s Puketotara, by The Officer —Tawora, 7.12 (C. Price) .... 1 3 — Waiputere. 9.1 (J. Conquest) ........ 2 1 — Merrie Emerald, 9.0 (R. Lambess) ... 3 Also started: 6 Bay Paul (J. Layford), 4 Waitoto 8.9 (J. Morris), 7 Florence Nightingale 8.6 (B. Olliver), 4 Miss Alba 7.11 (C. Monk), 9 Overheard 7.10 (V. Lees), 13 Chasemab 7.9 (A. Neale). 12 Rangimaru 7.7 (F. Holmes). 14 Dusky Sound 7.7 (F. Gilchrist), 11 Sunrose 7.7 (A. MrMullan). Time, Imin 31?ec. NEWMARKET HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. 5— S. Messena’s Waiouru, by Conqueror—F irringer mare, 6.13 (J. Kemp) 1 2— Lady Moutoa. 7.13 (J. Conquest) .... 2 3— Blue Lake, 9.3 (C. Price) 3 Also started: 4 Te Kaihurangi 7.12 (W. D. Young), 1 Hinekorangi 6. 3 (O. McCarten). Time t Imin 3 l-ssec. JANUARY HACK HANDICAP of 70sovs. Six furlongs. 4— A. White's Easy, by Merriwee— Float, 8.4 (E. Lowe) 1 I—Minora. 8.8 (O. McCarten) 2 6— Lord Palmer, 7.3 (J. Conquest) 3 Also started: 2 Parawanui 8.13 (V. Lee), 3 Fashion Plate 7.1 C (W. D. Young), 5 Kororo 6.7 (J. Wallis). Time. Imin 17 l-ssec. MOUTOA WELTER of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. 7 — F. .1. Barton’s Kohinoor. by Royal Fus’lier—Bijou. 9.9 (V. Cotton) 1 I—Meremere,1 —Meremere, 8.6 (E. Lowe) 2 I"—Thetis, 7.13 (V. Lee) 3 Also started: 4 Con the Shaughraun 8.13 (T. Pine;. 6 Lady Moutoa 8.12 (W. D. Young), 5 Queen of Scots 8.6 (A. McMullan), 2 Winning Post 8.3 (P. Brady). 8 Overtime 7.13 (A. Neale), 3 -Stevens 7.11 (C. Pine), 9 Afterthought 7.10 (J. Conquest). Time. Imin 30 2-ssec. AUSTRALIAN RACING. A.J.C. ANNIVERSARY MEETING. The Australian Jockey -Club’s anniversary meeting opened on Saturday. The following are the results of the principal events:— CHALLENGE STAKES of 400sovs. Six furlongs, H. Bolton’s Pride of Murillo 1 Malt Mary 2 Hot Air 3 There were 16 starters, including Wild West. Won by a length, witih a head between second and third. Time, Imin 13% sec. JANUARY HANDICAP of 200sovs. . • One mile and a-quarter. Kurnell 1 Chaste 2 Lady Wilde 3 The Trial -Stakes, of 200sovs, one mile, was won by the New Zealand-bred loli. RACING AT CAULFIELD, At the Caulfield races on Saturday, t-he following was the result of the TOOROONGA HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. Magas . 1 Sharpshooter 2 Giendook 3 Sixteen started. Won by a length, with 'half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 28sec.